You want the Key West party to never end, to stay in the heart of the action, and to paint Key West red and live the celebration that never stops. Then, you want to stay on (or near) Duval Street. Duval Street is home to the hottest nightlife south of New Orleans. Key West’s long history is soaked with alcohol, and the historic Duval bars carry on this long tradition proudly. One of the most famous Duval hotspots is Sloppy Joe’s, a cheerful historic bar that, rumor has it, was a favorite watering hole of Ernest Hemingway. Staying nearby will give you a welcome house of refuge within stumbling distance after completing the famous Duval Street Bar Crawl.
If drinking isn’t for you, Duval is also known as Key West’s Main Street, meaning it’s packed with enough shops and restaurants to keep you entertained for months. Accommodations and hotels in Key West on Duval Street await you. With all of the great hotels on Duval Street, it can be hard to sort it all out. There are many to choose from; family atmospheres and ones for the younger crowds. Here are three top-notch Key West party hotels to help you in your search:
Orchid Key Hotel Duval
This great hotel is in the heart of the older historic part of Key West. It is on the corner of Truman Avenue and Duval Street. From shopping and local watersports to the nightlife of Duval, you will stay busy. Some of the great things about this hotel are the sundeck, heated pool and a wonderful spa area to relax and rejuvenate. The landscaping features the use of waterfalls and other water creations. The rates run, depending on if you want a luxury room and how many guests; will be around $300 per night.
Pegasus International Hotel Key West
The Pegasus International Hotel Rooms & Suites in Key West is 100% non-smoking centrally located in Downtown, Key West on the 500 blocks of the famed Duval St. They exceed the ordinary in the budget-friendly hotels on the island with their exceptional accommodations, services, features and an array of amenities. With recently renovated guestrooms and spacious suites that feature the latest technology, luxurious amenities, plush bedding, microwaves, and refrigerators, it’s all the comforts of home- away from home. Locals and vacationers alike praise the remarkable hospitality and overall experience as guests of the hotel. Bring the family, as unlike many of the smaller hotels in Key West, The Pegasus is kid-friendly. Their prime location in the heart of Key West puts you within walking distance to all the action that’s helped make this town famous: bars, clubs, restaurants, and shopping!
Come enjoy deluxe services on us such as, complimentary continental breakfast served fresh for their guests every day, free high-speed Internet, complimentary shuttle service from the hotel to the ferry terminus and a small fee to the Key West International Airport (EYW), $10 per day- per room guaranteed off-street parking, Pool Side Bar and Deck, an outdoor heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi. All this while being budget-friendly!
La Concha
Newly renovated, this 1926 establishment is a great choice for the person that loves to be part of the bars, beaches, and parks of the area. This choice is a short walking distance from shopping and water activities. You are a close distance from the famous dining spot of Jack’s Seafood Shack, and if you want a good cup of coffee, Starbucks is just around the corner. Rates will depend on how many guests are in the room and the type of room you choose, but the cost is around $200 – $400 per night.
La Te Da
This is an adult-only hotel; 21 and over. With the Old Key West design and style, you get a good feel for the past. They have a great menu and a few of the choices are Yellow Tail Snapper, Shrimp Scampi to meatloaf, duck, and steak. There are three bars with distinctive atmospheres and you can experience anything from seeing all of the action in the Terrace Bar, performers in the Piano Bar and great shows in the Crystal Bar. The average charge for a room here is $150 to around $200 per night.
There is always something to do on Duval Street.